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Tuesday, 9 July 2013

Sea Seals

A few weeks ago I took a boat trip around Phillip Island - which is about 2 hours east of Melbourne.
We were looking for whales, seals and albatross - and managed to see all three.

As well as taking my normal sort of shots I was looking to get some images of a less straight forward type.

At seal rocks we were visited by almost all of last seasons surviving seal pups - like dogs with flippers as they were described. These were not seals that come around the boat because they are used to being fed - this is just inquisitiveness.

As you can see there were lots of seals in the water - which I actually found made it hard to get a focused shot. (Not one that was in focus - but an image with a real focus).

Once I starting see the seals just under the side of the boat I realised I would be able to photograph them while they were still underwater - and that gave me the kind of image I was looking for

And although not sharp - these seals are fast I like the movement and life in this next image.

You can find more images from around the world at Our World Tuesday. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

I also like that last photo the best - it really shows off the speed and grace of an animal that might otherwise look cumbersome out of its natural element. I saw my first seal in QLD last year and was very excited - can't imagine what it'd be like to see so many before my very eyes!

Wonderful shots, Stewart! I'd love to do a Seal watching tour when I'm down in Vic next.This last week, we went up to Hervey Bay and I took a 'Dolphin tour' in the waters between the mainland and Fraser Island. Imagine my delight to capture the Killer Whales currently in the area... the opportunity of a lifetime as they have never been in the bay before. I went back for more the next day! It was incredible!!